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A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Australia creates photo ID database to help track terror suspects
The move is fanning privacy concerns among rights groups.
Thu Oct 05 2017
Australia thwarts "Islamic-inspired" plane attack plot
"In recent days, law enforcement has become aware of information that suggested some people in Sydney were planning to commit a terrorist act using an improvised device."
Sun Jul 30 2017
Australian counter-terrorism police conduct raids across Sydney suburbs
Australian counter-terrorism police were conducting raids late on Saturday across several Sydney suburbs aimed at disrupting plans for "terrorist attacks".
Sat Jul 29 2017
Saudis apologise over minute's silence snub for London victims
"The players did not intend any disrespect to the memories of the victims or to cause upset to their families, friends or any individual affected by the atrocity," it added.
Fri Jun 09 2017
Australian PM says Melbourne siege 'a terrorist attack'
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Tuesday police were treating a deadly siege in the southern city of Melbourne as an "act of terrorism".
Tue Jun 06 2017
'Australia first' fortifies position of country's prime minister
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has recorded a rise in voter support just days after tightening rules for foreigners seeking work and citizenship under an "Australia first" policy.
Mon Apr 24 2017
Australia toughens foreign worker visas, says Australian jobs for Australians
Australia will abolish a temporary work visa popular with foreigners and replace it with a new programme requiring better English-language and job skills, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said.
Tue Apr 18 2017
Australia to increase security in wake of attack near British parliament
Turnbull, who will welcome Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at parliament in Canberra later in the day, said the London attack reinforced the imminent threat faced by Australia.
Thu Mar 23 2017
Australian PM says Trump wasting his time criticising media
U.S. President Donald Trump was wasting his time deriding the media over their coverage of his administration, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Friday.
Fri Feb 17 2017
Alibaba Group expands presence in Australia, New Zealand
Jack Ma says he hoped the e-commerce giant would help Australian and New Zealand businesses "share their world-famous products with billions of customers around the world."
Sat Feb 04 2017
Aussie dual nationals exempt from us immigration ban: PM
There were fears that dual national Australians who hold a passport from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen would be turned around at the US borders.
Tue Jan 31 2017
Australia arrests seven people suspected of plotting Christmas Day bombing
Six men and a woman, all in their twenties, were arrested in dawn raids across Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city, Victoria state police said in a statement.
Fri Dec 23 2016
Malaysia, Australia discuss irregular migrants
During the meeting, Australia sought the cooperation of Malaysia to curb the refugees issue which was affecting that country following the influx of irregular migrants.
Sun Nov 20 2016
Turnbull sworn in as Australia's PM
The multi-millionaire former banker's Liberal/National coalition clung to power in closely-fought July 2 polls, with the party holding 76 seats.
Tue Jul 19 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024